Creative legal thinking
*This program is not currently open for application.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
*This program is not currently open for application.
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
From your first year you will engage in active-learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
In this program you will:
- Develop advanced written communication and analytical skills for a career in law or other fields such as government, arts, media or the creative industries.
- Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court.
- Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Government legal officer
- Journalist
- Technical writer
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Workplace Learning I
LAW102 Workplace Learning II
LAW103 Advanced Research Methods
LAW104 Advanced Discipline Readings
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Communication and Thought
LAW202 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
LAW203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW204 Performance Skills Laboratory 1
LAW205 Performance Skills Laboratory 2
LAW206 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
LAW301 Secondary Professional Learning 2: Managing the Diverse Learning
LAW302 Arts Education: Curriculum A
LAW303 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
LAW304 Arts Education: Curriculum B
LAW401 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
LAW402 Event Management
LAW403 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
LAW404 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW310 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
LAW311 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW312 The Psychology of Learning
LAW313 Using Data for Learning
LAW315 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW318 Communication and Thought
LAW405 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
LAW406 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW407 Cell Biology
LAW408 Human Physiology
LAW409 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW410 Chemistry
LAW411 Science Research Methods
LAW412 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW414 Changing Planet Earth
LAW415 Microbiology
LAW416 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW417 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW418 Genetics
LAW419 Regions, Change and Sustainability
LAW420 Introduction to Weather and Climate
LAW421 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Coastal Geomorphology
LAW441 Engaging Diverse Learners
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
CMN103 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
CMN107 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
CMN116 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
CMN117 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Plant Growth and Reproduction
CMN213 Regions, Change and Sustainability
CMN246 Introduction to Weather and Climate
CMN247 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
CMN260 Coastal Geomorphology
CMN266 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
CMN304 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
CMN320 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
CMN352 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion(24 units)
CMN313 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependant on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law is available for high performing students and approval from the Program Coordinator